i was just wondering if this is perfectly ok todo
i just see this way as changing the syntax keywords but not what they do etc..Code:#define is if #define r return #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { int a = 1; int b = 2; is(a > b){cout<<"should print to screen"<<endl; r 0; }
and it compiles fine in devcpp
Only in joke or fun code.
Using the preprocessor to redefine the language just ends up an unreadable mess for everyone else, and probably even for you later on.
If you fix the syntax errors (I doubt it compiles fine in DevCpp, there is a missing closing brace) then it is legal. However, it is a really bad idea.
One reason is apparent if you attempt to compile it on VC++ 2003. It won't work because iostream includes a file that has an internal implementation function called is. Your #define causes that to be changed to an if because a #define is like a global search and replace for all code after it.
Basically, it is generally too dangerous to use #define's this way to make it worthwhile.
yeh i figured it would have some negative afect doing it ,,
thanks for the replys
